Human Head Effigy Jar

CultureMississippian (possibly)
Titles
  • Human Head Effigy Jar
Date800–1600 AD
Made inUnited States
MediumEarthenware with slip
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 × 6 1/2 × 6 1/8 in. (14.9 × 16.5 × 15.6 cm)
Credit LineThe McDannald Collection
Object number63.69
Not on view

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ProvenanceArthur T. McDannald (d. 1963), Houston; given to MFAH, 1963.

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